Hi JKK,you said: "They are using a PCI-E to ZIF adapter for the HDD." Does it also mean it´s possible to use this adapter with the second mPCIe-Port (which socket is´nt there) on the MB of the 701? Thanks for answering. I´m realy waiting on something that´s as fast as the onboard-SSD.

I hope that they will add 2,5" SATA place on the next models. Because it would be nice to use OCZs SSD drives or something like that. Acer Aspire has 2,5" place too so why Asus can't to do same thing. Those laptops are almost same size and I think that in Asus EEE is enough space to make 2,5" place. My favourite of all minilaptops is Asus EEE 901 but I hate that slow 8Gb/16Gb PCI-E SSD. 32Gb OCZs SSD drive would be nice and fast and costs "only" 145€ in germany and it's good and it can become cheaper on end of this year. Sorry about my bad english.

FYI, ASUS start shipping non ZIF version of EEEPC 901 on Linux version but same form factor of 900 30GB version. Few people reported (at least in Asia) the new black linux version of 901 doesn't have ZIF connector. Strangely, those XP version still comes with ZIF connector.

People is now finding a way to identify the these model no. for ZIF connector. So far, model EEEPC901-BK011 does not embedded with ZIF while EEEPC901-BK002 and all XPs version of 901 still comes with ZIF. For the non ZIF version, not sure if the primary SSD still detachable...

I'm sure the mini PCIe to ZIF or CF adapter will provide a excellent upgrade option for all EEEPC users including 7xx, 9xx

It will be just perfect if 901 into these configration ZIF (16GB CF or 80 HD as primary OS HD), 3G Card on primary SSD location and a touch screen by making use of internal non soldering option. It is all possible I believe.

Hi jkk! Can we do something similar on the 901?i just wrote to you but i don't give up! Eeepc is perfect for me...i can add touch screen anda big hdd if i want...but...but...i cannot live with a 4gb ssd! I'd want something bigger, also faster if it is possible.

1) Can i found another 4gb ssd faster on another netbook? or buy a SLC best quality ssd? it has to exist!

2) A 32 gb corsair usb flash is not so big, and it is faster.Can't we build a connector or a solder to use this like primary hs? or a compact flash? I'm notyet expert in micorelectronics and modding but i want to study about it...

3) if on 901 4gb sdd is not soldered can we found a extension for the connector, and place a memory in another space of netbook?

4)in italy and other countries 901 will be sold with wireless n but not wimax.Can we upgrade easily also this?

i don't want to take you too much time, last thing, the 5.

A retroilluminated pc is so difficult to build? also with optical fiber? :)

I have original EeePC 900 12GB XP version..So what you mean is that we can add extra storage in it using your pci-e to zif adapter??

I thought you said EeePC 900 doesn't have enough space in the back compartment during 901 upgrade.. Also, sorry for my ignorance on this but how do I check if I have the version that can use your adapter?

I think you still need to modify the case if 1.8" HDD needs to be installed. What I've seen from above photos, the back compartment is almost the same as original 900 version with the exception of a plastic partition between the second SSD and the install ram. I guess one needs to cut it down. I am not sure if that voids the warranty though.

The other way of getting the 1.8" HHD installed is to get an internal USB hub from ebay (similar to http://cgi.ebay.com/Solderless-4-Port-USB-Hub-Eee-PC-EeePC-Mod-More-Essent_W0QQitemZ180267966916QQihZ008QQcategoryZ67869QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem), get a USB to Zif converter (from an item like http://cgi.ebay.com.au/USB-1-8-Hard-Disk-Drive-ZIF-Case-for-Hitachi-Toshiba_W0QQitemZ350082855152QQihZ022QQcategoryZ130860QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD10VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em127) and install 1.8" HDD either inside or with an extension to the back compartment of EeePC.

I am not sure how fast that hub would be though as compare to the direct PCIE connection on the motherboard.

Seems something similar available but quite expensive at http://www.asusparts.eu/index.php?cPath=1880_1881_1931_1948

This is a spare part for 30G model.. I spoke with the customer representative and he mentioned it was a module and no soldering required.. Although there are no photos on the site plus the part will be available in 2 weeks time..

Too bad about the hole in the bottom of the 20, 12 and 16 being smaller though. No way to cram in a HD without extensive cutting and mods.

Still, this would be useful for a zif to CF board or something. Also, maybe one could order a 900 3g bottom panel. Is the color the same? Is the position of everything close enough to the same that it would work?

You are right Mamiya.. A lot of ppl are discussing the fact that they can order the bottom case from the same site I mentioned above..The cheaper option will be to get a USB to zif soldered and use the zif drive..

this is very exciting! i'm not "technical person". but im trying to understand...JKK...does this mean I can remove the seconf SSD card from my 901 (16gb) plug your cable in and attach a 1.8 inch harddrive (maybe from my Apple IPOD) ???

is it this easy?? I was VERY disappointed to see not a ZIF connector in my new 901 machien!! :( so i would REALLY love this adaptor if it is true. please answer...as i am excited for this one!

This is a very interesting possibility - add this adapter - then a ZIF to CF card, and then any CF we like! Only thing I am thinking is - will the Phison chip on the 900 limit the type of CF card we can use or will the adapter handle all that?